Arber Zera
Sommelier
Halifax,NS
Summary
Well-traveled sommelier with strong track record of success in running various concepts, including Italian, Greek, American, Peruvian and international cuisines. Equipped with necessary abilities and knowledge to bring a great working culture within the team. Superior knowledge of wine, spirits and cocktails. In Seabourn I’ve worked at The Grill, a restaurant designed by 7 Michelin stars chef Thomas Keller
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sommelier/Manager
Mystic
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored conditions of wine cellar, keeping all bottles stored at appropriate temperature.
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
- other management and admin duties
Sommelier
Enigma Yorkville (Michelin Star)
12.2023 - Current
- Enhance the culinary experience with expertly crafted wine pairings designed to complement and contrast the flavours of each dish, elevating the journey to new heights and taste sensations.
- Conduct rigorous training, to ensure our staff possesses comprehensive knowledge of the carefully created selection.
- Share knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Head-Sommelier
Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Running the entire beverage program of an Italian and a Mexican restaurant, as well as overviewing the general wine operation on the ship
- Wine and spirits training/tasting during pre-shift briefings
- Creating systems and files to help track sales, trainings, tastings, orders etc
- Observing the performance of beverage team members in orders to see where improvement is needed and for an accurate appraisal.
Head-Sommelier
Seabourn Cruise Line Limited, Seabourn Odyssey
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Promoting and maximizing beverage sales
- Following and ensuring that the company beverage standards of service are being adhered
- Correct and proper handling of all checks and sales transactions generated in the assigned restaurant/Veranda Café
- Constant training of the new academy waiters.
Wine steward
Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Star
10.2016 - 02.2018
Sommelier
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise , River Princess
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Providing and maintaining a 6 stars wine service
- Secure the right temperature and condition of the wine
- Report all guests queries, discrepancies or suggestions to my immediate supervisor
- In charge of managing the cellar, keeping track of the wine consumption and inventory
- Conducting wine tastings for groups of 7-14 guests.
Waiter
Grand Hyatt, Doha, Qatar
01.2013 - 10.2014
Waiter
Divan , Erbil, Iraq
09.2011 - 09.2012
Education
WSET 2: Wine - undefined
WSET Global - Doha, Qatar
09.2016 - 09.2016
Wine Service Manual: Wine Service - undefined
Sommelier Pre-season Training Uniworld - Cologne, Germany
03.2016 - 03.2016
WSET Level 3 - undefined
WSET Global - Torgiano, Italy
08.2016 - 08.2016
WSET 4 - Grape Growing And Wine Production D1 - undefined
WSET Global - Manhattan, New York City
09.2019 - Current
Food and wine pairing professional - undefined
Fine vintage LTD – Online
12.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
Wine Tasting Events
Inventory management
Cellar Management
Menu presentation
Food and beverage pairings
Languages
Albanian
English
Italian
Spanish
Timeline
Sommelier/Manager
Mystic
08.2024 - Current
Sommelier
Enigma Yorkville (Michelin Star)
12.2023 - Current
Head-Sommelier
Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady
10.2021 - 09.2023
Food and wine pairing professional - undefined
Fine vintage LTD – Online
12.2020 - 12.2020
WSET 4 - Grape Growing And Wine Production D1 - undefined
WSET Global - Manhattan, New York City
09.2019 - Current
Head-Sommelier
Seabourn Cruise Line Limited, Seabourn Odyssey
06.2018 - 10.2021
Wine steward
Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Star
10.2016 - 02.2018
WSET 2: Wine - undefined
WSET Global - Doha, Qatar
09.2016 - 09.2016
WSET Level 3 - undefined
WSET Global - Torgiano, Italy
08.2016 - 08.2016
Wine Service Manual: Wine Service - undefined
Sommelier Pre-season Training Uniworld - Cologne, Germany
03.2016 - 03.2016
Sommelier
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise , River Princess
06.2015 - 07.2016
Waiter
Grand Hyatt, Doha, Qatar
01.2013 - 10.2014
Waiter
Divan , Erbil, Iraq
09.2011 - 09.2012
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